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Starbound Founders — October Cohort Application

Student Information

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Cohort capacity is limited to keep mentor-to-student ratios high.

Student full name

Current grade

High school

City & state

Student email

Parent / Guardian Information

Parent / guardian full name

Parent / guardian email

Parent / guardian phone number

Short Reflections

We don't select test scores. We select curiosity. Answer in your own words — max 150 words each.

The Problem Hunt: What is an everyday frustration, or something in your life that takes too long, goes wrong, or quietly bothers you?

Starbound Founders is rooted in talking to real people outside the classroom. Who are 2–3 types of people you would be excited to interview about this problem?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Full program tuition is $600 per Fellow — a one-time payment for the full course. We are committed to making evidence-based entrepreneurship accessible, so need-based tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.

Need-based tuition assistance